Authors and illustrators

Lou Kuenzler

Lou Kuenzler was brought up on a remote farm on the edge of Dartmoor, where she enjoyed a childhood of sheep, ponies, chickens and dogs. She worked as a theatre director, university drama lecturer and workshop leader before turning her hand to writing stories and plays for children.

Lucy Cartwright

Lucy is a freelance illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University with a BA in Illustration. Recently she has embarked upon a new and exciting journey into children’s books, creating images with both narrative and decorative elements. She currently lives in Devon with the countryside and sea at her doorstep and is hugely inspired by animals and plants.

Lou Morgan

Lou Morgan is an award-nominated author of novels and short stories for adults and teens. Her first novel, Blood and Feathers was shortlisted for the 2013 British Fantasy Awards in both the Best Newcomer and Best Fantasy Novel categories. When not writing, she tweets as @LouMorgan.

Lucy Courtenay

Lucy Courtenay worked in publishing for many years before leaving to become a full-time writer. She has contributed to a number of young fiction series, including Beast Quest. When not writing, she enjoys singing, reading and travel.

Lise Villadsen

Lise Villadsen is a Danish author who began writing at the age of 14. She has published a series of electrifying young adult novels centered around complex family dynamics and youth mental health issues, after making her lauded debut in 2018. Through her highly acclaimed works, Villadsen shrewdly captures the voice of the adolescent generation.